Sleepdiary PDF
Sleepdiary PDF
V. Poor V. Good
10 Rules for Improved Sleep Hygiene
If you have problems sleeping, then it is important that you practise good Sleep Hygiene.
This means doing things which are known to improve sleep, and avoiding those things
which are known to disturb sleep. Here are 10 things you should know about getting better
sleep; each of these points is based on scientific research, and could help you to get the
most out of your sleep.
Remember, this advice applies only if you have a sleep problem:
Products containing caffeine (tea, coffee, cocoa, chocolate, soft drinks, etc.)
1 should be discontinued at least 4 hours before bedtime. Caffeine is a
stimulant and can keep you awake.
Try to do regular (even mild) physical exercise if you are able, but avoid doing
5 this in the 2 hours before bedtime.
Keep the bedroom calm and tidy. Select a mattress, sheets, and pillows that
6 are comfortable.
Keep the bedroom quiet and darkened during the night, but try to spend
8 some time in daylight (or bright artificial light) during the day.
Keep your bedroom mainly for sleeping; try to avoid watching television,
9 listening to the radio, or eating in your bedroom.
10 Try to keep regular times for going to bed and getting up.
Somnia Adaptation: Kevin Morgan, Beverley David, Claire Gascoigne (2007). Clinical Sleep Research Unit Loughborough University UK